US Bridges

IH 10 EB over SH 99 Frontage Roads

Good

Harris County, Texas · 8.50 MI W of SH 6 · Structure no. 121020027106588

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
570 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
64,071
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 EB over SH 99 Frontage Roads is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 10 EB over SH 99 Frontage Roads in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 64,071 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 61,510 by 2033. The structure is 570 ft (173.7 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 10 EB
CrossesSH 99 Frontage Roads
Location8.50 MI W of SH 6
RouteInterstate 10
StateTexas
Coordinates29.78518, -95.77726
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length570 ft (173.7 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.6 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic64,071 (2019)
Projected traffic61,510 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 10 EB over SH 99 Frontage Roads built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 10 EB over SH 99 Frontage Roads in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does IH 10 EB over SH 99 Frontage Roads carry?

About 64,071 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 EB over SH 99 Frontage Roads?

The structure is 570 ft (173.7 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 EB over SH 99 Frontage Roads?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.